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Crop market forecasting for the coming months has become more complicated as questions about American policy direction are added to the usual issues about weather and economic developments. Donald Trump is busy selecting loyalists for his cabinet. With both houses of Congress also in Republican hands and likely to be in tune with Trump’s agenda, […] Read more
Markets
Can Singapore be a plant protein partner?
Southeast Asia is an important growth market and could become a processing hub for Canadian food ingredients
WINNIPEG — Canada may need a partner in southeast Asia to tap into booming demand for food, ingredients and protein in that region. Singapore is one option, says the head of Protein Industries Canada. A delegation from Singapore visited Canada this summer and met with Protein Industries Canada, a group trying to make this country […] Read more
Jet fuel mandate could harm feed markets
SASKATOON — A push to use ethanol to make jet fuel could have a profound impact on feed markets, says an analyst. “Increasingly there are initiatives that are coming into play that are starting to look at ethanol more seriously as a potential feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel,” Tim Worledge, editorial director of Fastmarkets, said […] Read more
Canfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Fed prices rally Alberta fed prices traded in the mid $240s per hundredweight last week. It was […] Read more
WP livestock report
Hogs The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts on November 15 was not available. It was $60.14 on November 08. U.S. hogs averaged was $84.67 on a carcass basis November 15, up from $81.67 on November 08. The U.S. pork cutout was $97.11 per cwt. November 15, down from $102.38 on November […] Read more
Healthy pea sales on pace but India actions uncertain
SASKATOON — Canada’s pea exports are off to a torrid start in 2024-25. Bulk shipments were 1.12 million tonnes through week 14 of the crop year, up from 720,000 tonnes at the same time one year ago, according to the Canadian Grain Commission. The total does not include container shipments, which account for 30 to […] Read more
American farmers should diversify, says analyst
SASKATOON — Grain farmers in the United States are in a financial pinch and may want to look north of the border for a way out, says an analyst. Growers have been cutting costs during the last 2.5 years of the current downcycle. They have reduced equipment purchases, cut back on fertilizers and crop protection […] Read more
U.S. biofuel policies expected to change under Trump
SASKATOON — Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory is likely bad news on a couple of fronts for the biofuel sector in the United States, says an industry analyst. Chris Hairel, vice president of consulting with Argus Media, said there are three key biofuel policy issues that could be affected by Trump’s government. Related stories: […] Read more
New uses for pulse starch seen on the horizon
Protein is normally the focus of pulse production, but research shows value can also be gained from the starch byproduct
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are seeking new uses for pulse starches in the food and biomaterial sectors. Byproduct market research aims to reduce food waste, increase efficiency and add more value to crops grown on the Prairies. While protein is often the goal for pulse crops in Western Canada, starch makes up more […] Read more
Markets must move quickly to address canola shortage
The Canadian crop is being used up at a record pace, and something will have to happen to slow its consumption
Will Canada run out of canola this year? The answer is obviously no because the market will not allow supplies to run out. Exports and crush data indicate that canola is being used up at a record pace, and something will have to happen to slow the consumption of canola. This is in stark contrast […] Read more
